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Argyrotaenia chiapasi

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Argyrotaenia chiapasi is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in Chiapas, Mexico.

The wingspan is 16–20 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, somewhat suffused with cinnamon brown with some glossy scales. There are brown dots near the apex and subterminally. The markings are rust brown. The hindwings are pale brownish cream.

Etymology

The species name refers to the state of Chiapas.

References

Argyrotaenia chiapasi Wikipedia


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